And as a side note to this, i have tried everything I can to remain respectful, but not become "buddy-buddy" with them.

About 10 years ago, I re connected with my buddy.

If it is an older house then nothing probably even got designed and it was grandpa building it with his buddies.

It’s run by my good wholesaler buddy Dan G.I am a contractor here in the area who just started my own business.

If my guys and gals I fund want to use them I don't care I just don't want to deal with them.PS I like the car business if I was not doing this I would own a dealership... and I would finance sub prime auto debt.. big money in that these days.a few of my fishing buddies own big stores like Toyata and Chevey stores they as you well know make bank.. 

People who lend money professionally.I think of Private lenders as parents, family, friends, buddies, associates and interested doctors, dentists, and businessmen who want to invest some money but don't necessarily do so on a regular basis.

Congrats on selling you first deal.It’s a good post, keep digging buddy!

One of my buddies has a small brokerage in the same building as you (well the one next door) as well. 

In this case perhaps this guy didn't want too much risk in one small area  if he already was working with your buddy up the street, not sure.I am very familiar with traditional rehab loans for investors and have a lot of experience doing them.

@Patrick Flanagan We have one in the Bronx and our buddy @Darren Sager has one out of Manhattan.